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Web-surfing seniors reach online milestone
More than half of seniors are now surfing the Web, according to research released Friday by the Pew…
News Read MoreA team approach to HIT
Last month, the Office of the National Coordinator held a roundtable meeting of LTPAC (long-term post-acute care) thought…
Projects Read MoreA broken AFO
I cannot remember when my AFOs (ankle-foot orthoses) were made. But I know they are more than five…
Projects Read MoreOpportunities for enhancement
In Texas, the turnover and vacancy rate for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in LTC nursing facilities is 87…
Projects Read MoreSeniors are embracing wireless telecommunication faster than predicted
Many seniors are quickly adopting wireless phone technology, and plenty are ditching their landlines altogether, according to the…
News Read MoreStudy links CNA staffing levels to fall rates for nursing home residents
Unfamiliar surroundings and staff are two conditions that can contribute to a new nursing home resident’s risk for…
News Read MoreTeamwork, communication tied to quality of nursing home care
Nursing homes that foster an environment in which workers feel they are valued contributors to a team of…
News Read MoreAARP launches online personal health record
AARP announced the release of an online personal health record (PHR) designed specifically for people over 50. The…
News Read MoreFCC, medical leaders hold mHealth summit to discuss mobile medical device technology
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) met with medical technology leaders, wireless communications companies and healthcare organizations Wednesday to…
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